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The HPSS queue

Using the HPSS Queue

The hpss queue can be used to transfer files or directories to hpss using a batch script. You may only submit jobs to the hpss queue if you logged into a node with your RSA SecurID OTP token. The maximum wall clock limit for the hpss queue is 24 hours. To submit jobs to the hpss queue, use the qsub -q option (#PBS -q hpss). Using job dependencies, you can schedule an HPSS job to stage data before and/or after a normal production job.

Following is an example of a simple HPSS batch file with a dependency.